When is it the time to "Let Go?"

United States
September 2, 2010 3:09pm CST
I been with my boyfriend for 3 years and we have a beautiful 3 month old son together. Lately I been feeling like hes taking advantage of the relationship. He doesnt want to do outings with me he always wants t be with his friends and he told me that if he goes to a get together out of town I can not come. So i been feeling incomplete every since. Am I right to feel that way? I look at a relationship like its not about just being faithful its also about your attitude and appreciation towards your partner. I read an excerpt recently and a guy stated he did not know what he lost until she was gone. Is that what we would have to do for all men just leave them and let them realize what they have lost?? When is it the time to let go?
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@olepmis (840)
• Philippines
2 Sep 10
Now is the time to let him go. 1-You are living in with him without GOD's blessings. 2-he ignores your feelings. 3-you have all the right to feel the incompleteness because that's what your bf imposes on you. Ask GOD for help so you will be guided at the right path. Yes this is true, "I read an excerpt recently and a guy stated he did not know what he lost until she was gone."
• Canada
3 Sep 10
I hate to comment the way I am but she is not necessarily living with him without GODS blessings I think that is kind of rude to say....I lived with my boyfriend for 2 years before we got married....But for the rest of it I think it is really great advice...
• United States
30 Sep 10
At the end of the day, a person can only do to you; what you allow them to do. I am glad you are looking at the bigger picture. If he is cheating that would be awful, but the fact that he isn't respecting you, and your feelings is the bigger red flag that there is a deeper problem. When you are with someone you love you want to protect them. He isn't protecting or valuing your feelings. He is being selfish and isn't putting any effort towards the relationship because he thinks he can just do whatever he wants. You need to tell him that he needs to leave until he figures out what he wants. Tell him that his behavior is making you feel insecure and upset. Tell that you can't be the best mother you can be while your feeling this way. I am not saying your boyfriend is evil, he just wants a different kind of relationship than you do. You don't want to stare out the window, holding your three month old son wishing he would come home, or wonder what he is doing. To add, this is way to much stress a new mother should be going through. Your boyfriend seems like a very inconsiderate person. I don't care if he is financially supportive, because that isn't making you or your baby sleep any better at night. He might realize what he lost, but that doesn't mean you should immediately take him back. Did you have to realize what you wanted? You have been with him for three years, and since your son is only three months, this tells me your boyfriend knew exactly what you wanted and what he was getting into. Even if the baby wasn't planned it take two to tango and he should have known that this was a possibility. Also, why can't you come on all these excursions he is having? That is very suspicious because you would think with a new baby,he would love to spend some time out with you. I know in the beginning he was a different person. I know you want that guy to come back, but for right now he isn't. I would tell him to leave. Then if he does the whole, "I'm sorry," "I love you," "I want to be a family," "I will change," performance; I would say that as long as he agreed to go to couples counseling you would think about it. If he keeps the behavior up then it's over. A real person who makes big mistakes and then gets a second chance usually holds on for dear life to make it right. You know this isn't you. Think about yourself when you were 18. Would you ever in a million years think you would put up with this? I know it is hard, but you have to do it for yourself and you're sanity. I hope this helps.
@BlueAngelRS (2899)
• Canada
3 Sep 10
I do thin that some men when they have a baby they find it overwhelming as they are a kid themselves.....Sometimes yes it is hard but love him and let him go and if it was ment to be he will realize it hun....I'm giving the same man I love a third chance....We are divorced and trying yet again....Time apart made him realize his feelings for me even tho I fear being hurt again I know if I look positive to the situation and do what is best for me and our kids things will fall into place....Do what is best for you and your baby hun...Best of luck to you...
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
3 Sep 10
When you have a long history in a relationship with someone, you expect it to last forever. Sometimes it does and you are happy together for the rest of your lives. Other times this isn't so. Sometimes we regretfully need to let go of a relationship before bitterness and resentment eat away at us. the time to let go is when you are happy and fulfilled in the relationship.
• United States
3 Sep 10
It is unfortunate but this happens with many couples especially when they create familes at a really young age. I was married at a very young age and although I wanted with all my heart and soul for my family to stay together unfortunately he said he did too and did not. While married he had two other children with 2 other women. For the sake of my family I had to finally give up. I spoke to my priest as I thought God would somehow not accept me, remember I was so very young, and the priest informed me that sometimes things just do not work out. So all I can say to you and anyone in your shoes. Think about 10 years from now and if this is the way you want to live, as rather you want it or not 10 years are going to go by and your little son will fell all the raft. So please pray for you and your son and think really hard about what is best for you two as your boyfriend apparently does not care about either. Sorry and hope you find peace and pray to God it does wonders. , You may not get answered right away but you find the peace to ease this pain.
• Philippines
3 Sep 10
Letting go is really hard. You have to talk to your boyfriend about this first then decide afterwards. You have to be open and tell him how you feel. It would be mean if you'll just leave him. If you want your relationship to work you have to try to resolve it. If it can't be resolved, then maybe it's time to let go. But make sure that you still let him be with his son. It's important for a baby to have a father while he's growing. Oh, also you have to explain to him that he is a father now and he should be more responsible like spending less time with his friends.